Under Eye Dark Circles - Some Causes & Treatments

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So many people write to me asking what causes their under eye dark circles and what they can do to treat them that I thought I better make a video covering the basics. I'm not a scientist but I do have access to some of the worlds best cosmetic scientists and I'm always pushing to hear what's new and interesting. Darkness and discolouration under the eyes has two main causes which I cover simply in this video along with some of the most well researched and effective ingredients for tackling the different causes.

I don't feature too many products, instead focusing on identifying exactly what type of dark circles you have and the best ingredients to tackle them so you can make good choices when product shopping.

There is another video in this series coming tomorrow which covers some of the causes and treatments for under eye puffiness and bags (a subject which holds joint place with the above for most frequently asked). I also made a video about using make-up to cover up under eye issues however it came in as feature film length (so much to say!) so I think I need to re-make it!

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Under Eye Shadows
• Dark shadows
• Pigmentation treatments
• causes of dark circles

[211Rainbow]

By the way, Lisa, I thought you said there would be a video on how to cover them?

[lisaeldridgedotcom]

@211Rainbow there was but it was waaaay too long. I have to remake it when there's time x

[WhoLetYouGo]

Sinus problems are also a common cause of darkness around the eyes.

[lisaeldridgedotcom]

@WhoLetYouGo yes youre right they are ... i speak more about that in the other video on under eye puffiness x

[emilymchale1]

Lisa, I love you and think you're incredible, but Im a pharmacy student and I really don't think it's wise to be recommending hydroquinone for under-eye circles! It's just you have a huge audience, and its a very nasty drug. It has even been banned in some countries, for a number of reasons, including possible carcinogenic effects.

[melantha71]

@hannahlovesthegbpack Don't be a jackass.

[quinieleong]

this is the first time I watch your video. You are extremely gorgeous and I love the way you speak! :)

[ImmiSarah]

You say IPL like we're automatically gonna know what it means! What is it? :(

[foefproductions]

you're extremely gorgeous and informative! :D

you got yourself a new subscriber! keep up the good work!

[nffannow]

What lipstick were you wearing in this video. I love the color.

[HIVspreadawareness]

I love the way you say vitamin:)

[TheButtonNose]

Id love to know what you think about milk spots around the eyes, the prevention and treatment, and what causes it. :)

[211Rainbow]

@HowToDealWithBeingEm Omg that's exactly how I feel about it as well!

[211Rainbow]

@lisaeldridgedotcom Okay, thanks for answering! I'll be looking out for that one. However I would not mind a really long video, have been struggling with it for ages, and I'm only 20... x

[HowToDealWithBeingEm]

Annoyingly I've had dark circles since I was little, a good nights sleep makes them darker for me.